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What About Postmenopause? Part 2: Bone Health

The silent risk: osteoporosis Osteoporosis literally means “porous bones”. It happens when bones become less dense and structurally weaker, making them more likely to fracture. A milder reduction in bone density is called osteopenia. One of the reasons bone health becomes particularly important around menopause is the drop in oestrogen. Oestrogen helps protect our bones,…
What About Postmenopause? Looking After Your Heart Health

Why Heart Health Matters More After Menopause Oestrogen has a protective effect on the heart. It helps regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, and how our blood vessels function. After menopause, with lower oestrogen levels, our risk for heart disease rises significantly. Symptoms of heart problems in women can be very different to men’s. You may not…
Your HRT Review: More than a Prescription

Your health can change — and so can your HRT needs An HRT review is not just about your menopause symptoms. It is also an opportunity to look at your health as a whole. Have you developed any new medical conditions? Have you started taking new medication? For example, if you have started a new…
Fibroids : What Everyone Should Know

What are fibroids? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscle of the uterus (womb). They can range from just a few millimetres in size to as large as a melon. By the age of 50, up to 80% of women will have developed one or more fibroids, although many never cause symptoms and…
New HRT products – Estradot Conti, Angeliq, Nalvee and Slynd

New Continuous Combined HRT Products Estradot Conti (Estradiol/Norethisterone patch) Estradot Conti is a low to standard dose continuous combined transdermal HRT patch designed for postmenopausal people with a uterus. It combines oestrogen and progestogen in a single patch, offering a convenient and well-tolerated option. The Estradot brand is already popular due to its small, discrete…
Local Oestrogen: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Oestrogen helps to lubricate vaginal tissues, maintain a healthy microbiome, and support bladder function, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections. It also supports pelvic floor strength. Without adequate oestrogen, these tissues can become thinner, weaker, and more fragile. The genitourinary tract contains a large number of oestrogen receptors, making it particularly sensitive to hormonal…
Menopause and Mental Health – What Every Woman Needs To Know

Mental Health in Menopause Anyone can experience changes in their mental health at menopause. In most consultations, I hear from women who are losing confidence in their abilities at work, doubting themselves. Many are experiencing anxiety while driving on the motorway, or new social anxiety that means they withdraw from friends and activities that previously…
Menopause and the Workplace

Menopause is a natural life stage, yet its impact on the workplace is often overlooked. With nearly 900,000 women in the UK leaving their jobs due to menopause symptoms and many others reducing their hours, the impacts for both businesses and individuals are far-reaching.
GLP-1s, what mid-life women need to know

I want to start by acknowledging the privileged position I hold as a mid-life woman who has a straightforward relationship with food and weight. I know from my consultations with thousands of women over the last 25 years how unusual that is. Food is complex Weight is complex Women are complex Menopause is complex What…
Recognising Perimenopause

Here’s what you need to know about how to recognise perimenopause, aswell as insights into consulting with your healthcare professional about perimenopause.